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Points to ponder when thinking about purchasing a laptop

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A laptop is a handy item for any working person or student who is constantly on the move to have. But like everything in life, there are upsides and downsides to purchasing a laptop. And not all of them come cheap so how do you know if you should purchase another bulky desktop or get a shiny new laptop instead? Here are a few handy points you should know before you rush out and buy one. Laptops are notoriously slow Laptops have smaller memory capabilities than its desktop counterpart so you can be sure, no matter how spiffy and modern your new laptop is, it is not going to be as slick and super-fast as your desktop in your office or at home. You can bulk up the memory for your laptop by purchasing extra hardware, but you would need to have a look at your needs and requirements before choosing which one to buy. Laptops get dirty It is pretty easy to keep a desktop computer clean it's not getting shoved in a bag, going on holiday, being packed in the car, used at the beach,...

Buy Your Computer Online

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Gone are the days when you had to drive all the way to the computer store to shop for a new laptop or desktop computer. Today, you can either use the internet to order your computer online or buy at a brick and mortar computer store if you still choose to do so. However, there are a number of reasons why you should buy your computer online. If you have plans to purchase a new computer soon, here are some of the reasons why you should buy from the web: You Don't Need to Leave the House to Buy Your Computer When you order a computer online, the item gets delivered straight to your address without the need for you to leave your home. This may appear to be a minor and insignificant reason for purchasing your PC online but this convenience is most helpful if you are too busy with your job to go to the computer shop or are too weak or frail to carry a large and heavy package from the store to your home. Shopping online and having your new computer delivered to your home is also a g...

Gaming Laptop & PCs - Get the Edge on your Opponents

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As the console wars begin heating up again, it is easy to forget some facts about the world of gaming. Consoles have their place, and they are great for the general public. For serious gamers, however, there is no comparison to the gaming PC. With machines designed specifically for gaming, you can spend as much as you like on a tricked-out PC or laptop to meet your gaming needs. When you want to go toe-to-toe with the competition, you need the best hardware you can find. The best possible performance Professional athletes choose their gear based on the sport they play. Runners wear running shoes because they are specifically designed to optimize running performance. They do not wear dress shoes, casual shoes or combat boots, because those are not designed for what they are doing. The same mentality applies to gaming. An average, a mid-range desktop is capable of playing many different games - just as a pair of casual shoes can get you all about town. However, such a machine wil...

Top 5 Most Anticipated Gadgets In 2013

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Selecting the most anticipated gadgets for the year for an article is largely dependent on what product shows you attend and which blogs you read. Opinions vary, but here are five of the most talked about gadgets at this years Consumers Electronic Show. The Oculus Riff Virtual Reality gaming has been a fantasy for decades. We've been teased by the hype of new technologies over the years only to be disappointed. But this year, thanks to startup Oculus, it looks like virtual reality might become... well.. a reality. The Oculus Rift was previewed at CES 2013 to rave reviews. The technology promises 360 degree, full motion, integration with games and virtual entertainment. A lightweight headset and independent optics for each eye gives a full 110 degree peripheral view and tracks your head movements. Developer kits are expected to ship by mid year. Pebble The clever Bluetooth enabled Pebble wrist watch connects to your smartphone to announce calls and interface with your iPho...

How To Live A Longer And Better Life Using Technology

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Technology plays a vital role in our lives. Without that the invention of technology we can't imagine how often we would find hitches. In today's world we need technology where ever we go or to do any kind of work. Since the advancement of technology it is being spread into the private lives, it aids in having a much better life. Here are some of the best ways to make use of technology for a better and longer life: Communicating through technology is very common and has become as an essential platform for everyone on this earth. Communication without that the involvement of technology is compared to a desert without an oasis. There are different means of communication such as usage of mobile phones, internet, TV, PC gaming and fewer gadgets etc. Usage of mobile help in getting connected easily with your world, this includes your family, friends and relatives. There are many updated devices available on the markets like iPhones, smart phones with many features like vide...

Toshiba outs Qosmio X870 gaming laptop

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Though it hasn't been announced here in the US, UK-based site TechDigest is showing us the first photo of the Qosmio X870, which seems to have a rather reined-in design compared to previous Toshiba gaming machines we've seen (to the extent that a PC with red accents can ever be called staid). According to the site, its specs include a 17.3-inch, 1080p, 3D-capable display; the "latest" Intel processors; unspecified, next-gen NVIDIA GPUs with 3GB of video memory; and up to either 2TB in HDD storage or a (presumably smaller) hybrid SSD. Rounding out the list, the laptop is said to rock Bluetooth 4.0, four USB 3.0 sockets (including two with Toshiba's Sleep-and-Charge technology), HDMI, Harman Kardon speakers, an optional Blu-ray player and that all-important LAN port. Sounds good to us, though as of this writing we've yet to see a press release posted on any of Toshiba's regional or global sites. If TechDigest's report is on the money, though, this ...